conceptualize
verb
con·cep·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chü-ə-,
-chə-ˌlīz,
-shwə-ˌlīz
conceptualized; conceptualizing
: to form a concept of
conceptualize a new car design
especially
: to interpret conceptually
conceptualizing reality
Examples of conceptualize in a Sentence
She described her plans to me, but I found them hard to conceptualize.
He conceptualizes the family as an economic unit.
A programmer needs to analyze and conceptualize in order to solve problems.
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It is conceptualized as a radio broadcast by the fictional KNTRY Radio Texas, with country superstars Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell acting as disc jockeys.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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—Steffi Cao, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Build your reputation, conceptualize your message, and position yourself as the go-to expert in your field.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The 18 Sunrise Water Pool Villas and Ocean Pool Houses were conceptualized by Czech architect Petr Kolar, who drew inspiration from sea turtles (‘velaa’ means ‘turtle island’ in the local Dhivehi language) while integrating Maldivian, contemporary, and Polynesian elements.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
There’s a general sense of Chinese national pride for a culture that has long been conceptualized as villainous as a result of government action.
—Steffi Cao, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Build your reputation, conceptualize your message, and position yourself as the go-to expert in your field.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The 18 Sunrise Water Pool Villas and Ocean Pool Houses were conceptualized by Czech architect Petr Kolar, who drew inspiration from sea turtles (‘velaa’ means ‘turtle island’ in the local Dhivehi language) while integrating Maldivian, contemporary, and Polynesian elements.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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